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Posted 2016-04-13 11:06 AM (#13233 - in reply to #13231)
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Badseedgirl - 2016-04-12 2:48 PM

I loved that although there was a love interest, Mr. Sanderson was smart enough to bring in an age appropriate love interest for Vin. Because Kelsier, if not old enough to be her Dad, was old enough to be a creepy uncle. But the romance was light and that was even more appreciated.
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It did not matter that this was a tired old story plot, because it was so well written, it felt fresh and new. It was only after I had finished the book and really started thinking about it critically that I realized how clichd the story was. If that is not the sign of a great writer, I just don't know what is!!


Glad you enjoyed it so much! There's something immensely satisfying about a book recommendation working out well. I think you're absolutely right on both counts mentioned above. I especially like that the possibility of a romance between Vin and Kelsier is acknowledged in her mind, then discarded. She has some real and powerful emotions toward him, and has to sort out exactly what those are. Of course she (and we) would wonder if it's a romantic thing. Glad it wasn't.

As for the cliche thing, again, you're right. I hope you're well into Well of Ascension, though. One of my favorite things about the trilogy as a whole is that where the cliched story usually ends is only the end of Book 1 here. It's like the end of Return of the Jedi, when the rebels blow of the Death Star (again), and then we're left to ask, "Ok...then what?" And that's the question that Sanderson tackles that few other authors successfully do.

So excited for you to work through this trilogy! Keep us updated on your progress! Love hearing your thoughts!

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